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capt_noonie · 07-30-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxman

They uaually call me MR. or Sir,If I got called Ma'am or Miss,I would be a little P.o'ed! LOL!

LOL! I'm sorry about that! but you are in the minority here.

I call people sir when they are disrespecting me (IMO) or when I get frustrated with them. Like calling them "sir" makes them feel like I am under them. It works.

roseylovestosho · 07-31-2011, 03:50 AM

I'm 23 and I get called ma'am ALL THE TIME. It makes me so sad...

SophieKatesMom · 07-31-2011, 04:05 AM

I use the word ma'am all the time but have only started since I moved to Georgia (and yes I get called ma'am).

It doesn't really bother me anymore, in fact I would be shocked if someone didn't use it.

Also all my friends children refer to me with a "Miss" in front of my name which I also LOVE. When I was a child I was never allowed to refer to my parents friends with their first name unless we had known them for years and then it was a rare incident. To this day I still call them Mr or Mrs (old habits die hard).

gidget529 · 07-31-2011, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Well it gets pretty annoying still getting carded buying booze or even a lighter!

Please, I can accept maybe looking in my 20s but there is no way in hell I look too young to buy a dang cigarette lighter.

Asians also have the flat butt syndrome, jealous? LOL

LOL!! I'm mostly Irish, and we have flat butts too! My half sister, who looks a lot like my German descent step-father, would always call me "pancake butt" growing up.

(We make up for the flat butts in the chest department, though!)

gidget529 · 07-31-2011, 06:05 AM

Sorry, got off track from the OP. I lived in the South for a while and picked up that habit of calling everyone sir and ma'am. Didn't realize "ma'am" could be offensive. Might have to rethink that one.

Since moving back up North, I really do miss the South. The food is really good. Unfortunately, I am trapped in Pennsylvania Dutch country - the hometown food is TERRIBLE!!!

Maxman · 07-31-2011, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

LOL! I'm sorry about that! but you are in the minority here.

I call people sir when they are disrespecting me (IMO) or when I get frustrated with them. Like calling them "sir" makes them feel like I am under them. It works.

LOL! That's okay.I was just having a little fun.I don't mind being the minority in a room full of women! LOL!

Maxman · 07-31-2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

LOL!! I'm mostly Irish, and we have flat butts too! My half sister, who looks a lot like my German descent step-father, would always call me "pancake butt" growing up.

(We make up for the flat butts in the chest department, though!)

That's awesome!

(sorry,couldn't help myself,I'm male...LOL!)

Lil Sis · 07-31-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SophieKatesMom

I use the word ma'am all the time but have only started since I moved to Georgia (and yes I get called ma'am).

It doesn't really bother me anymore, in fact I would be shocked if someone didn't use it.

Also all my friends children refer to me with a "Miss" in front of my name which I also LOVE. When I was a child I was never allowed to refer to my parents friends with their first name unless we had known them for years and then it was a rare incident. To this day I still call them Mr or Mrs (old habits die hard).

Yes that is how I grew up.
I have to tell a funny story. When I was in my late teens I was working for a company and met a lady, I asked her name and she said Miss Kathy. So I said ok, nice to meet you, may I ask your last name? She said Kathy. Long story short her name was Kathy Cathy (she married a Mr. Cathy --not too sure of the correct spelling) she had a lot of fun with me... in my mind I did not call her Miss Kathy

roseylovestosho · 07-31-2011, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

LOL!! I'm mostly Irish, and we have flat butts too! My half sister, who looks a lot like my German descent step-father, would always call me "pancake butt" growing up.

(We make up for the flat butts in the chest department, though!)

At least you guys have an excuse. I'm Cuban so I'm EXPECTED to be a little...rounder...well guess what...I end up with my dad's flat butt

roseylovestosho · 07-31-2011, 07:29 AM

wrong post sorry!

Nancy1999 · 07-31-2011, 07:40 AM

I remember the first time I got called Ma’am, it really shook me up. I was appropriate, but it still bothered me. Yesterday, I got called "Miss", so now I’m wondering if I’m in that group of women where you’re so old, people act like you’re young, calling us “girls” or saying we are xx years “young.” Never have liked to be called “honey” or “sweetie” by a waitress, I don’t know why that bothered me so much, maybe in the nursing home it will be okay.

mama2yorkies · 07-31-2011, 08:07 AM

After I hit 30, Miss started to seem a bit silly but I wasn't a Mrs. Now, at 39, Miss is just ridiculous to me, still not a Mrs. and ma'am makes me feel old. So I'm going with Ms. :-)

Britster · 07-31-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

LOL!! I'm mostly Irish, and we have flat butts too! My half sister, who looks a lot like my German descent step-father, would always call me "pancake butt" growing up.

(We make up for the flat butts in the chest department, though!)

OMG I didn't know Irish people had flat butts too! That explains mine.

And, really, I rarely get called Ma'am or Miss. Come to think of it. I just don't hear that a lot, maybe we in Maryland are not southern enough. I think the only time I get called ma'am is if I'm speaking to a technical person over the phone or ordering food, etc.

Maybe I'm still too young

Nancy1999 · 07-31-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

OMG I didn't know Irish people had flat butts too! That explains mine.

And, really, I rarely get called Ma'am or Miss. Come to think of it. I just don't hear that a lot, maybe we in Maryland are not southern enough. I think the only time I get called ma'am is if I'm speaking to a technical person over the phone or ordering food, etc.

Maybe I'm still too young

How about when someone comes up to you in a store? What do they say, may I help you . . .?

Princes mom · 07-31-2011, 09:12 AM

Ma'am is a southern (or military)thing, and a title with a first name is incorrect, except in the south. When, if, someone calls me ma'am, I tell them what my name is...not ma'am.
I live in GA, but, I am a true yankee!!

07-31-2011, 03:50 AM	#17
roseylovestosho Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: #4 PRIVET DRIVE Posts: 1,685	I'm 23 and I get called ma'am ALL THE TIME. It makes me so sad... __________________

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SophieKatesMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 3,242	I use the word ma'am all the time but have only started since I moved to Georgia (and yes I get called ma'am). It doesn't really bother me anymore, in fact I would be shocked if someone didn't use it. Also all my friends children refer to me with a "Miss" in front of my name which I also LOVE. When I was a child I was never allowed to refer to my parents friends with their first name unless we had known them for years and then it was a rare incident. To this day I still call them Mr or Mrs (old habits die hard). __________________ Cheryl,Mom to SophieKate

07-31-2011, 06:05 AM	#20
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	Sorry, got off track from the OP. I lived in the South for a while and picked up that habit of calling everyone sir and ma'am. Didn't realize "ma'am" could be offensive. Might have to rethink that one. Since moving back up North, I really do miss the South. The food is really good. Unfortunately, I am trapped in Pennsylvania Dutch country - the hometown food is TERRIBLE!!! __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

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roseylovestosho Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: #4 PRIVET DRIVE Posts: 1,685	wrong post sorry! __________________

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Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I remember the first time I got called Ma’am, it really shook me up. I was appropriate, but it still bothered me. Yesterday, I got called "Miss", so now I’m wondering if I’m in that group of women where you’re so old, people act like you’re young, calling us “girls” or saying we are xx years “young.” Never have liked to be called “honey” or “sweetie” by a waitress, I don’t know why that bothered me so much, maybe in the nursing home it will be okay. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

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mama2yorkies YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	After I hit 30, Miss started to seem a bit silly but I wasn't a Mrs. Now, at 39, Miss is just ridiculous to me, still not a Mrs. and ma'am makes me feel old. So I'm going with Ms. :-)

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Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	Ma'am is a southern (or military)thing, and a title with a first name is incorrect, except in the south. When, if, someone calls me ma'am, I tell them what my name is...not ma'am. I live in GA, but, I am a true yankee!! __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much. Last edited by Princes mom; 07-31-2011 at 09:13 AM.